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SAGA: The Shadow Cabal is an upcoming web series featuring hard-hitting action, massive visual effects, and an expansive and vibrant fantasy universe, paying tribute to the settings and characters created in the video game SAGA (a massively multiplayer online strategy game) and creating a fantasy epic in the style of Sergio Leone’s gritty spaghetti westerns.

We love fantasy films, shows, games and books. We believe that fantasy fans want a higher quality standard of entertainment, and we are dedicated to making films and shows that we and others will love. We are searching for stories that will revolutionize fantasy. There isn't enough great fantasy out there in films and TV, and we are going to remedy that, single-handedly if we have to! Join us and support our cause in helping to create great fantasy films and shows.

The Shadow Cabal follows Keltus, an agent of the Order (the ruling alliance between humans, elves and dwarves), on the trail of an operative of the enigmatic Shadow Cabal. When his leads run cold, he must team up with a tormented elven bounty hunter, Nemyt, to infiltrate the Shadow and try to thwart their nefarious purpose– to unleash the God of the Undead.

Season One features six exciting 5 to 10 minute episodes.

Why a web series?: We usually make feature films, but we wanted a way to connect with fans of the genre in a more personal and social way, and the internet and social media outlets provide that forum. We welcome your comments, suggestions and participation in the unfolding story. You can start by "Liking" us on Facebook.

What we need the money for:Making films is always an expensive endeavor, especially when they are visual effects heavy films. We have most of the budget in place already - what we have already begged, borrowed and stolen - but we need some help off-setting the costs of our VFX. So each dollar you give helps us pay for better, and more, visual effects - a key part of this, and any fantasy series.

We've shot the first episode (which you'll get to see shortly), but we want to shoot the rest and share our exciting story with you.

How Kickstarter works: People pledge an amount and choose a reward. At the end of our 60-day Kickstarter campaign, if the combined total of all pledges for our project meets our $10,000 goal, then the credit cards of those who pledge are charged and we receive the funds to finish our films. If we don't meet our goal, then the money is not withdrawn from your account and no rewards are provided :(. If we exceed our $10,000 goal then the extra funds will be used to make the series even better - so keep pledging! All funds raised are used directly in the finishing of our film series.

The Filmmakers:We're a small group of independent filmmakers who love making movies, and have been at it for about a decade. It's our full-time job, and every film we have made has received worldwide distribution. We do pretty much everything ourselves, from conception to financing to production to securing distribution. Click on a name to see our IMDB profiles:

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Rewards

$1 reward

4 backers

BACKER ONLY premiere of the first episode of The Shadow Cabal... as seen right here on Kickstarter during our campaign.

Estimated delivery:May 2012

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$5 reward

11 backers

Advance access to every episode of season one of The Shadow Cabal before it becomes publicly available, including Behind-the-Scenes releases. You'll receive an email from us with an exclusive link to our footage. Includes $5 worth of SAGA credits to our online game at www.playsaga.com

Estimated delivery:Nov 2012

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$10 reward

2 backers

HD download of the 1st episode as a .m4v for your portable device. Includes $10 worth of SAGA credits to our online game at www.playsaga.com

Estimated delivery:Jul 2012

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$15 reward

18 backers

HD download of the entire FIRST SEASON of the Shadow Cabal as an .m4v for your portable device. Includes $10 worth of SAGA credits to our online game at www.playsaga.com

Estimated delivery:Nov 2012

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$25 reward

21 backers

Exclusive Kickstarter Edition DVD of the entire FIRST SEASON of The Shadow Cabal, signed by members of the cast and crew. Includes $10 worth of SAGA credits to our online game at www.playsaga.com

Estimated delivery:Nov 2012

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$30 reward

9 backers

Exclusive Kickstarter Edition BLU-RAY of the entire FIRST SEASON of The Shadow Cabal, signed by members of the cast and crew. Includes $10 worth of SAGA credits to our online game at www.playsaga.com

Estimated delivery:Nov 2012

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$50 reward

17 backers

SAGA Fan Pack - an Exclusive Kickstarter Edition DVD or BLU-RAY of the entire FIRST SEASON of The Shadow Cabal, a poster signed by members of the cast and crew, a CD of the epic soundtrack and a SAGA: Shadow Cabal faction t-shirt... select from one of 5 factions. Includes $25 worth of SAGA credits to our online game at www.playsaga.com

Estimated delivery:Nov 2012

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$500 reward

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BE AN ORC! Get a walk-on part in our series as an orc. Feel the joy of having foam latex glued to your face, and sweating under the hot sun while wearing 70 pounds of armor. Includes the SAGA Fan Pack. (Transportation and accommodation not provided).

Estimated delivery:Jul 2012

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$1,000 reward

1 backer
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The ASSOCIATE - See your name in the show's credits and on IMDB as an "Associate Producer". Includes the SAGA Fan Package, a visit to set, a signed picture with the cast and crew, and a one-hour dinner meeting with the Producers and director. (Transportation and accommodation not provided).

Estimated delivery:Jul 2012

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$1,500 reward

0 backers
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The CO-PRO - See your name in the show's credits and on IMDB as a "Co-Producer". Includes the SAGA Fan Package, a visit to set, a signed picture with the cast and crew, and a one-hour dinner meeting with the Producers and Director. (Transportation and accommodation not provided).

Estimated delivery:Jul 2012

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$2,000 reward

1 backer
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A SPEAKING PART! We will tailor a role for you, based on your age, gender and look, and you'll enjoy a day on set with us as an ACTOR. Be credited in the series and on IMDB, and receive the SAGA Fan Pack. (Transportation and accommodation not provided).

Estimated delivery:Jul 2012

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$2,500 reward

1 backer
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The EXECUTIVE - See your name in the show's credits and on IMDB as an "Executive Producer". Includes the SAGA Fan Package, a visit to set , a signed picture with the cast and crew, and a one-hour dinner meeting with the Producers and Director. (Transportation and accommodation not provided).

Estimated delivery:Jul 2012

Funding period

Apr 5, 2012 - May 20, 2012
(45 days)

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